Cheap flights from London to Malé from £426

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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23
London STNMalé MLE
£426
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1 stop
Wed, Jul 22
London LGWMalé MLE
£429
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 21
London LGWMalé MLE
£429
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 23
London LGWMalé MLE
£431
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 23
London LGWMalé MLE
£434
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1 stop
Wed, Jul 22
London LGWMalé MLE
£460
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Fri, Jul 17 – Wed, Jul 22
London LGWMalé MLE
£767
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Tue, Jul 21 – Sun, Jul 26
London LHRMalé MLE
£770
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Thu, Jul 23 – Mon, Jul 27
London LGWMalé MLE
£788
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Thu, Jul 23 – Tue, Jul 28
London LGWMalé MLE
£788
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Thu, Jul 23 – Sun, Jul 26
London LGWMalé MLE
£790
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Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
London LGWMalé MLE
£812
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£426

Cheapest round-trip

£767

Average round-trip

£818

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Emirates

Getting from Malé airport to the city center

Fastest options: speedboat transfer. Best value: public ferry from Hulhulé to Malé.

Malé, the capital of the Maldives, is served by Velana International Airport (MLE), located on Hulhulé Island approximately 2 km northeast of Malé city center. Due to the island geography, airport transfers to city center destinations are primarily by water. Options include speedboat transfers, public ferries, and private boat charters. Journey times are short but depend on sea conditions and ferry schedules.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

10-15 min

MVR 10 (approx. USD 0.65); fixed fare

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

5-10 min

MVR 30–50 (approx. USD 2–3.25); varies by operator

on-demand (traffic dependent)

fastest crossing

5-10 min

MVR 500–1500 (approx. USD 32–97); varies by boat type

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups or privacy

5-15 min

Often complimentary or USD 0–100; check with hotel

scheduled with flight arrival (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

10-20 min

MVR 50–100 (approx. USD 3.25–6.50); to Hulhumalé only

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

Hulhumalé accommodation

Notes:

  • Prices in MVR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Malé city is on a separate island from the airport; water transport is required to reach the city center.
  • Taxis are available for travel to Hulhumalé via the Sinamalé Bridge but cannot reach Malé city directly.
  • Sea conditions may affect ferry and speedboat schedules, especially during monsoon season.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Malé

Depart from
Gatwick
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
282
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from London to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
Aer LingusEINEINo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Malé

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C26°C
February27°C26°C
March28°C27°C
April29°C28°C
May29°C27°C
June28°C27°C
July28°C27°C
August28°C27°C
September28°C27°C
October28°C27°C
November28°C27°C
December27°C26°C
Hottest Month
29°C
May
Coldest month
26°C
January
Sunny days
262
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
27 Jun
67%
28°C28°C
4 Jul
36%
28°C28°C
Sunday
28 Jun
83%
28°C26°C
5 Jul
15%
28°C28°C
Monday
29 Jun
74%
29°C27°C
6 Jul
28°C28°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
12%
28°C27°C
7 Jul
28°C28°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
40%
28°C28°C
8 Jul
44%
28°C28°C
Thursday
2 Jul
19%
28°C28°C
9 Jul
28%
28°C28°C
Friday
3 Jul
49%
28°C28°C
10 Jul
29°C28°C
Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, or London Southend when they travel from London to Malé. The most popular airlines for this route are Emirates, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Aer Lingus. London and Malé have 282 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir.
What are the most popular routes to and from Malé?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Malé and Colombo, Kuala Lumpur, Manchester, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bangkok, Budapest, New Delhi, Kathmandu, Denpasar, Bali, Birmingham, Bucharest, Manila, Mumbai, Vienna, Phuket Province, Istanbul, Baku, Singapore.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London Southend, London City, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between London and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between London and Malé with Emirates, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Aer Lingus.
When’s the best time to travel between London and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London and Malé, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between London and Malé?
Traveling between London and Malé, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near London?
There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Gatwick and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside
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